--- title: "Lydia Mills" url: https://www.hereclinton.com/lydia-mills/ date: 2026-06-18T12:11:54+00:00 modified: 2026-06-18T12:11:54+00:00 author: "" site: "HERE Clinton" attribution: "HERE Clinton" --- # Lydia Mills *Source: [HERE Clinton](https://www.hereclinton.com/lydia-mills/) — June 18, 2026 by * Laurens County · residential # Lydia Mills Historic mill village north of downtown — original worker cottages, close-knit community Historic textile mill heritage Affordable entry-level housing Close-knit community character ### Quick Facts ZIP29325 Categoryresidential Platted1902 Main CorridorLocated along SC-56 North approximately 3 miles north of downtown Clinton, the Lydia Mills community straddles the city limits along the Lydia Mill Road corridor. CountyLaurens County ### At A Glance Walkability15/100 Commute12 minutes InterstateI-26 at Hwy 72, approximately 18 minutes south via SC-56. VibeQuiet, affordable mill-village character with deep historical roots — the most affordable path to homeownership on the north side of Clinton. Best ForFirst-time buyers on tight budgets, investors, and residents who value historical neighborhood character over modern amenities. ### Got A Tip? News, real estate moves, or business happenings in Lydia Mills? Send a tip — anonymous OK. [Submit a Tip](/submit-a-tip/) ### Own This Neighborhood Your Name Here Your Brokerage · Clinton, SC 📞(864) 555-0100 ✉you@yoursite.com 🌐yoursite.com $149/mo · Sponsor Lydia Mills [Become The Sponsor →](/sponsor-a-neighborhood/) ## Location Lydia Mills lies 3 miles north of downtown Clinton on SC-56, with the Lydia Mill site and remaining cottages defining the neighborhood's historic identity. [**Open Lydia Mills in Google Maps →**34.4587° N, 81.9018° W · ZIP 29325](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=34.4587,-81.9018) ## Character Original worker cottages from the early 1900s sit alongside newer ranch homes. The community's pace is quiet and residential, with established trees and a strong sense of place rooted in shared mill heritage. ## History Lydia Mills began as a company-built village around the Lydia Mill, which opened in 1902 under the Bailey family — the same family that later opened Clinton II Mill in 1903. The mill provided approximately 800 homes to employees who lived and worked in the village. 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